by Steve Halsall | Aug 24, 2023 | News
I now know what my parents must have felt 34 years ago when they were waiting for news of GCSE results for their oldest child. The wait is painful – I think I’m more nervous than my son, judging by him currently preferring the comfort of his own bed rather than...
by Steve Halsall | Aug 9, 2023 | Recruiters
Make no bones about it, recruitment can be a tough profession. On the face of it we, as recruiters, are dealing with humans who at times can be unresponsive, irrational, and even selective with the truth. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing more rewarding than...
by Steve Halsall | Jul 21, 2023 | Candidates
With the school summer holidays upon us I am looking back on the last 6 or so months with mixed feelings. It is fair to say that 2023 has not been particularly kind to me – in fact it is fair to say that it has been the worst 6 month stretch in my 101st run of 6 month...
by Steve Halsall | May 16, 2023 | Mental Health
The first half of 2023 has not been great for me personally, and it got me thinking about where I am in my life and the challenges that present themselves. I don’t want this to be a woe-is-me story, I am more than aware of people in far worse situations than me,...
by Steve Halsall | May 10, 2023 | Recruiters
Let’s face it, recruitment is a bit of a lottery; no matter how robust the interview process is, you don’t really know how someone is going to truly perform until they are actually in the role. You can take very measured steps to ensure you...
